Italian Homes
Celebrating Italy's unique lifestyle and properties
A stone farmhouse in Chianti, a penthouse overlooking the Grand Canal, a villa on Lake Como or a Sardinian waterfront home: Italy’s magnificent diversity in properties, architecture and culture offers a compelling breadth that few countries can rival.
Buying a home in Italy offers a gateway into a rich cultural lifestyle, the primary motivation for most of our clients who choose to invest there. It also explains why, after more than 30 years working in Italy, we continue to expand our local presence. New partnerships this year in Milan and Rome, vibrant cities increasingly on the radar for international buyers, and Cortina in the Dolomites, co-host of this year’s Winter Olympics, mean we can offer more choice than ever.
Mark Harvey, Head of International Residential
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Inspiration
Much Ado about Chianti: businessman Emad Khashoggi on life in Italy
How a Shakespearean film and Knight Frank Italy led one couple to their dream Tuscan estate
05 August 2026
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Locations
Inside Florence: a local’s guide to the Italian city and surrounding region
Discover Florence through a local lens, from its world-renowned culture to sought-after neighbourhoods and countryside retreats
05 August 2026
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Tips to prepare you to buy your dream home in Italy
Bill Thomson, Chairman of Knight Frank's Italian network, highlights the important considerations for those setting out to buy an Italian home
05 August 2026

The art of an Italian lifestyle with artist Elizabeth Orchard
Artist Elizabeth Orchard finds inspiration in the beauty of Italy and her Florentine home and garden
05 August 2026

Much Ado about Chianti: businessman Emad Khashoggi on life in Italy
How a Shakespearean film and Knight Frank Italy led one couple to their dream Tuscan estate
05 August 2026

Modern home management systems: putting control into your hands wherever you are
How modern high-tech solutions take the stress out of managing your home remotely
05 August 2026

Inside Venice: a local guide to Italy’s “floating city”
Inside Venice: a local guide to Italy’s “floating city”
05 August 2026

Inside Val d’Orcia: a local’s guide to the Tuscan countryside
Discover life in the Val d’Orcia, from its picturesque landscapes to the homes and lifestyle attracting international buyers
05 August 2026

Inside Sardinia: a local’s guide to luxury living in Costa Smeralda
Discover the charm of Costa Smeralda, where protected landscapes shape a unique lifestyle and property market
05 August 2026

Inside Rome: a local’s guide to the Italian capital
From prime neighbourhoods to historic residences, explore the refined lifestyle and international appeal of Rome.
05 August 2026

Inside Milan: A local’s guide to fashion and commercial powerhouse of Italy
Discover life in Milan, from its most sought-after neighbourhoods to its prestigious luxury real estate market
05 August 2026

Inside Lucca: a local guide to Tuscany’s historic city and its wider region
From its historic walled city to rolling hills and the nearby coast, Lucca reveals a refined Tuscan lifestyle shaped by culture, heritage and quiet sophistication
05 August 2026

Inside Liguria: a local guide to Italy’s coastal living and property market
From hidden coastal villages to elegant homes, discover why buyers are drawn to Liguria’s lifestyle and real estate
05 August 2026

Inside Lake Como: a local’s guide to refined living in Lombardy
From historic villages to luxury waterfront villas, explore what makes Lake Como one of Europe’s most desirable places to live and invest
05 August 2026

Inside Florence: a local’s guide to the Italian city and surrounding region
Discover Florence through a local lens, from its world-renowned culture to sought-after neighbourhoods and countryside retreats
05 August 2026

Inside Cortina d’Ampezzo: a local’s guide to Italian alpine life
Discover why Cortina d’Ampezzo continues to draw buyers with its balance of nature, privacy and alpine charm
05 August 2026

New York, Lake Como and Milan: Life in the world’s most fashionable locations
As brought to life in The Devil Wears Prada 2, we delve into the destinations where fashion, film and prime property meet
01 June 2026

From vineyards to villas: Europe’s most beautiful country homes
Rising global mobility is accelerating interest in Europe’s countryside regions, where quality of life and long-term value take centre stage.
27 April 2026

How the 2026 Winter Olympics is reshaping Cortina d’Ampezzo’s property market
With a global spotlight on Cortina, its lifestyle and year‑round draw are lifting it into Europe’s top tier of ski property markets
09 February 2026

Explore waterfront homes for sale across the UK and internationally
From Dorset and Devon to London to Lake Como, these waterfront properties offer an unparalleled lifestyle by the water
29 January 2026

The international property locations to watch in 2026
After a year of fiscal reforms and shifting tax landscapes across Europe, we take a look at the main trends and locations set to influence buyers in the year ahead
19 December 2025

Explore Europe’s most desirable winter cities - and the exceptional homes within them
As winter approaches across Europe, we explore five cities at their most captivating - and the best-in-class homes that reflect their charm
18 November 2025

The European city homes at their brilliant best in autumn
As the seasons change, explore four European cities and their properties that offer a winning end of year lifestyle
22 October 2025

The secret Spanish and Italian seaside property markets with investment potential
Alongside world-famous hotspots, what are the less well known but equally enchanting coastal villages and towns for property investors to have on their radar
29 August 2025

Beyond the cities: the European destinations finding favour with today’s globally mobile
High-net-worth individuals are turning to Europe’s non-urban locations - from tranquil countryside to Alpine retreats - in search of lifestyle, privacy and long-term opportunity
29 August 2025

Waterfront homes for sale in Europe with extraordinary views
From Corfu to the Côte d'Azur, these five remarkable homes offer a front-row seat to some of Europe’s most breathtaking natural landscapes
24 July 2025











